City on the Blue River 1911

"City on the Blue River" is an oil painting by Egon Schiele from 1911. The painting depicts a cityscape with a dominating dark blue river, which seems to flow through a narrow gorge. Schiele's trademark angularity and contorted forms are evident in the way he represents the buildings, creating an unsettling and melancholic atmosphere. The painting's dark palette and sharp lines convey Schiele's signature style, influenced by his fascination with Expressionism and his interest in exploring psychological and emotional landscapes.